InkBall
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| InkBall | |
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 InkBall in Windows Vista |
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| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Version | 6.0.6001 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release date | February 4, 2008 |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E |
| Input methods | Mouse, Stylus |
InkBall is a computer game included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows. It employs the use of a stylus or mouse to draw lines to direct balls into holes of corresponding colors. It was introduced in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and is included in Windows Vista, excluding the Starter and Home Basic editions. On Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, a pen tablet was required to play the game properly, as the mouse cursor was not visible inside the game window. In Windows Vista, it can also be played using the mouse.[1]
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[edit] Obstacles
- Solid blocks: Balls will bounce off solid blocks. Colored blocks will make the ball change color to the color of the block upon impact, grey blocks are neutral.
- Broken blocks: Broken blocks disappear when hit. Colored broken blocks only disappear when hit by a ball of their color, grey broken blocks disappear on any impact.
- Selective walls: Walls can be selective of color, direction or color and direction.
- Clock walls: Clock walls will open and close at certain intervals.
- Keyhole walls: Colored keyhole walls will appear or disappear when a ball of their color enters a hole, thus changing the maze.
- Accelerating bricks: Squares that make the ball accelerate in an indicated direction.
[edit] Scoring
Colored balls have ranging point values for putting in the correct hole, as shown below:
| Color | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grey | 0 |
| 2 | Orange[2] | 200 |
| 3 | Blue | 400 |
| 4 | Green | 800 |
| 5 | Gold | 1600 |
Grey is a neutral color in this game. Grey balls can be potted in every hole, and every ball can be potted in gray holes, but no points will be awarded. Balls bouncing off gray blocks will not change color to gray, and every ball can make broken gray blocks disappear.
The game is over when time runs out, or when a ball enters a hole of the wrong color. However, when you press Control, Alt, Tab, and Shift(in order), and when the timing is right, you will get unlimited time.
Each second left over is worth a point and each block broken is worth 10 points (including gray blocks).
For every 1600 points scored the player receives a solid grey building block that he can place on an empty square by clicking the right mouse button.
[edit] References
- ^ InkBall: how to play
- ^ Orange in color, but cited in the Help as red.
[edit] External links
- Microsoft InkBall and PowerToys for Tablet PC
- Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005: Tools to Use with Your Tablet PC
